Geisinger Medical Center named one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2027

DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger Medical Center has been recognized for its integration of technology by Newsweek in their 2027 list of the World's Best Smart Hospitals. The list recognizes healthcare facilities that leverage advanced technology to improve care and efficiency.

"Geisinger is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and a pivotal part of that is integrating advanced technology in our health system," said Michael Fitzpatrick, chief medical officer for Geisinger's central region. "This technology allows us to offer advanced treatments and optimize outcomes so patients can keep their care close to home. This recognition highlights the importance of investing in advanced tools and technology for our staff, our patients and our community."

This technology can be used to improve treatment and prevention of disease in patients as well as to help employees do their job more efficiently. Geisinger Medical Center has implemented tools such as technology capable of performing ambient dictation, assisting with decision support and improving scheduling ease of use and access for patients. All of this is tied together under one common goal: to better serve and support our community and its health.

The World's Best Smart Hospitals 2027 ranking, found here , honors 350 leading hospitals across 30 countries. The rankings are based on international online survey results, Statista Smart Hospitals Digital Maturity Survey results and National & international digital healthcare-related accreditations.

About Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation's leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in rural and urban communities across central and northeastern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $9 billion in annual revenues across more than 130 care sites - including 10 hospital campuses - and Geisinger Health Plan, with 509,000+ enrollees in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 600 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,600 clinical research studies. With 28,000 employees, including 1,900 employed physicians and 5,400 registered nurses, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania's largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $18 billion on the state's economy. In 2024, Geisinger joined Risant Health, a nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.